blackouts, brownouts, Disaster Safety, Hurricanes, Severe Weather
When used properly, portable and standby generators are a great option to provide backup power during brownouts or blackouts. Learn how to use generators safely.Read More
blackouts, brownouts, Disaster Safety, Hurricanes, power outages, Severe Weather
Power outages can lead to more than just your lights going out. Forcing sensitive electronics to shutdown unexpectedly can result in data loss or damage to electrical systems. When power returns, a...Read More
blackout, brownouts, Disaster Safety, Hurricane, power outages, Severe Weather
Brownouts are an intentional or unintentional drop in voltage from utilities or other power sources that can cause damage to your home’s electronics. Brownouts can cause damage to insulation and cause...Read More
Disaster Safety, Electrical Safety During Natural Disaster, Overhead Power Line Safety
As temperatures drop and winter storms blow through, make sure you are aware of your surroundings whenever venturing outside. Heavy winds, snowfall, and ice are more than capable of bringing down utility...Read More
If you’re ever in an accident that involves a utility pole and a downed power line, always consider the line and vehicle to be live and dangerous. If you’re in the vehicle, stay put, and warn others...Read More
Disaster Safety, Overhead Power Line Safety, Workplace Safety
Overhead power lines cause 40% of all electrically related fatalities, in the workplace. A majority of these accidents occur with workers that have little to no electrical safety training. That’s why...Read More
Disaster Safety, Electrical Safety During Natural Disasters, National Electrical Safety Month
While we can’t prevent natural disasters from impacting our communities, we can ensure our businesses are electrically safe before and after a storm.Read More
Disaster Safety, Electrical Safety During Natural Disasters, National Electrical Safety Month
Electricity drives the modern world and we often take it for granted. And if a natural disaster occurs, there’s a few things to remember to stay electrically safe during the storm.Read More
Disaster Safety, Electrical Safety During Natural Disasters, National Electrical Safety Month, NESM
While we can't prevent natural disasters, we can ensure our businesses are electrically safe before and after the storm. Practicing electrical safety and being prepared can lead to a smooth recovery...Read More
Disaster Safety, National Electrical Safety Month, NESM, Overhead Power Line Safety
Downed power lines can be deadly. Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid approaching them or anything near them. Always assume all downed lines are live.Read More